Which is The Most Epic Show? Beyoncé’s Formation vs. Taylor Swift’s 1989

As a young concert going aficionado (seriously, I’ve seen Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and the Rolling Stones all within the last year. Jealous?) I think arguably the two largest tours within the last year, Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour, and Beyonce’s Formation world tour, both equally mind-blowing and successful shows. Both women have incredibly different approaches to showmanship. Can we discover whose show is best?

At one end of the spectrum, we have Tay-tay in all her dating revenge/best friend/kick back against the cool kids glory, who’s risen to the top of the music ladder and wants to welcome her fans into her youthful pop playground: #Squad Goals.

On the other end we have the indomitable Queen Bey, ever evolving, and ever present pop goddess, ruling the Bey-Hive with the grace and poise of a seasoned professional. #Bowdownbitches

Katie Sterr grew up on the mean streets of Joliet, IL—a southwest suburb of Chicago, known mostly for its prison (you may remember Joliet Jake from Blue’s Brothers). She just recently graduated with her MA in English Literature from Marquette University, where she taught writing for two years, and is now on a quest (some...